As it turns out, Justin Smith might be even more adept at deflecting praise than fourth-down passes.
After the 49ers’ Pro Bowl defensive tackle sealed San Francisco’s 27-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday by batting down Eli Manning’s last-gasp … …

The mystery is over. Alex Smith may have some surprises left in 2011, but the fundamental question about him has been answered. The No. 1 overall draft pick from 2005 could indeed bring life to a moribund career without starting over in another uniform… …

(11-15) 00:07 PST — The 49ers proved they could win without running back Frank Gore in their 27-20 win over the Giants, but it doesn’t appear they’ll have to make the point again when they host the Cardinals on Sunday.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said he expe… …

On the Giants’ final drive Sunday, Eli Manning completed an 18-yard, fourth-down pass to Mario Manningham along the left sideline for a first down at the Niners’ 47 with just over three minutes left. …

In discussing Justin Smith’s game-clinching play, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said the 49ers’ defensive tackle “decided not to rush” and “guessed right.”
Wrong.
In the aftermath of San Francisco’s 27-20 win over the Giants at Candlestick Park on Sun… …